Researchers Believe That Socialization Helps Spread Beneficial Gut Bacteria

Shariqua Ahmed
Fri, 12 Feb 2016 07:22:43 -0800

All our lives, we have been repeatedly warned by our elders to avoid excessive social contact for fear of contracting harmful germs and bacteria. Turns out that it may not be all bad. A recently released study suggests that interaction with others also helps in the acquisition of good bacteria - At least in chimpanzees.